Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water is heated by the sun and turns into water vapor.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is run-off?

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Run-off is the flow of water that occurs when excess water from rain or melting snow flows over the ground and returns to oceans, rivers, or lakes.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun is the driving force of the water cycle, providing the energy needed for evaporation.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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Why does most evaporation occur in oceans?

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Most evaporation occurs in oceans because they are the largest bodies of water on Earth.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like oceans, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What happens during the water cycle?

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During the water cycle, water evaporates, condenses into clouds, precipitates as rain or snow, and then flows back to oceans and rivers.